How far is Kalida, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Kalida, OH to Akron, OH is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.18 mi
02h 39m
Flight
139.86 mi
225.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.86 mi
Kilometers
225.09 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.18 mi
Kilometers
265.83 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Return by in Kalida
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalida
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kalida
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Robinson
OH

City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States of America

From Kalida
82.5 mi
01h 19m
To Akron
82.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kalida and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kalida and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    7.7 mi · 14 min · North Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Water Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Water Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North West Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    862 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 54 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  15. 15

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalida and Akron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North West Street
98.6 mi · 60%
I 71 North
32.7 mi · 20%
I 76
18.3 mi · 11%
North Street
7.75 mi · 5%
Water Street
2.26 mi · 1%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North West Street

Merge slight left

50 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
139.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Robinson
01h 19m from Kalida
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Kalida and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kalida to Akron?

The road trip is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Robinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Kalida and 82.7 miles from Akron.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.60 one way or $43.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Kalida and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near North Robinson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Robinson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Robinson.

RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

93 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

110 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalida and Akron. Straight-line distance: 139.86 mi (225.09 km).

Kalida

#1 Kalida

City in Putnam County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,583
Coordinates40.9828300, -84.1993900
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-84.199702, 40.982558)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.06 L · about $21.60
Round trip
$43.20
11.66 gal · 44.12 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.60 $43.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.73 $49.46
Premium $4.79 $27.93 $55.85
Diesel $4.30 $25.09 $50.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kalida and Akron. The current time is 23:49:38.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.